Table 7.
Comparison of postoperative Lovett muscle strength scores among the three groups (x̅ ± s, score)
| Time | SA group (n=31) | SC group (n=31) | GA group (n=30) | χ2 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | 4.71±0.08 | 4.67±0.15 | 4.85±0.10 | 0.321 | 0.463 |
| T10 | 4.96±0.04 | 4.89±0.08 | 4.95±0.05 | 1.678 | 0.689 |
Notes: SA group: ultrasound-guided anterior quadratus lumborum block at the lateral supra-arcuate ligament group; SC group: ultrasound-guided subcostal anterior quadratus lumborum block group; GA group: general anesthesia-only group; T9: 24 hours after surgery; T10: 48 hours after surgery.